Air Quality Index 'severe' in North Indian cities

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Air Quality Index 'severe' in North Indian cities

Air Quality in North Indian cities continued to remain in a severe category according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The data shows that Varanasi, Delhi, Lucknow and Kanpur are amongst the worst affected cities. The national capital hit a rating of 468, while Gurugram in the National capital was higher at 480.

The largest contributors to pollution in Delhi last year were road dust and industrial stack according to a report released by IIT Kanpur in 2016. The increase in PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles has led to public health concern in the national capital.

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that the air quality is likely to improve by 14th November.